Backing up... The scans

One of the big draws to both Invisalign and the orthodontist I selected was the availability of the Itero scanner, a technology whichever replaces the need for those awful dental impressions.  

I had to wait until after I had some fillings done on two teeth because the fillings changed the shape of my teeth a bit and capturing an exact image (or impression) is critical to Invisalign being successful.

The gal doing the scans told me we could take a break at anytime. The camera blows air and she warned me my mouth might get dry during the scanning process as a result.  The machine beeps as each tooth is read and calls out the position.  It was over in about 10 minutes and really was not the slightest bit uncomfortable, at least, as dental procedures go.  The other awesome thing was that I was able to see a rendering of the final results a few minutes later!